X Shore and Bosch Engineering to develop new electric drive system

Swedish electric boat manufacturer X Shore and Bosch Engineering are partnering to improve the performance and efficiency of the electric drive system of the X Shore 1 model.

Launched in September 2022, the X Shore 1 is an electric day cruiser powered by a 125kW electric motor.

Since launch, the X Shore 1 has been fitted with Bosch’s largest motor on the market for leisure boat applications, as well as the Bosch inverter and the gearbox, developed and manufactured by Bosch Rexroth.

X Shore says the new collaboration stands to enhance and develop the X Shore 1’s electric drive system — improving on power, increasing efficiency through design and software set-up, allowing for easy integration into existing systems through the use of space-saving design, and saving time and costs due to the elimination of maintenance efforts.

“At X Shore, we are always seeking innovative collaborations to further our mission towards a more sustainable boating industry and a greener world,” says Jenny Keisu, X Shore CEO. “We firmly believe that innovation knows no boundaries and that by joining forces with other innovative companies, both big and small, we can push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our commitment to constant innovation drives us to seek partnerships that enable us to learn from each other, share knowledge, and leverage collective expertise.

“At X Shore, we are excited to support Bosch Engineering in further strengthening their sustainability mission and together, we will bring a new, cutting-edge electric drive system technology to the new X Shore 1, providing an unparalleled boating experience.”

X Shore recently raised around 300 million SEK (£23m) to scale production, in the company’s latest round of fundraising. The company is projected to reach EBITDA profitability in 2024.

Dr. Johannes-Jörg Rüger, president at Bosch Engineering, expressed his pride about the collaboration, stating: “At Bosch, we are investing heavily in sustainable technologies and pursued sustainability long before it made it to the top of the social agenda. When it comes to sustainable mobility, we’re continuing to strengthen our portfolio of solutions for electrified driving.

“With X Shore, we have found a strong passionate partner that shares this environmental commitment with deep conviction. I am happy that Bosch Engineering helps to accelerate the sustainable X Shore serial production approach by sharing series production experience and automotive-proven high-performance components.”

In a statement, Bosch says its collaboration with X Shore ‘marks the beginning of its electrification journey into the leisure boat segment.’